Unlocking flow, improving quality, and accelerating value delivery

I'm super excited to share details for the first Software Engineering Leadership @ WRK event & Social of 2026🥳

"Unlocking flow, improving quality, and accelerating value delivery" with Raj Fowler, Director of Engineering @ Skipton Building Society.

This event is perfect for anyone passionate about leadership, organisational design, and delivering technology that truly creates business value.
Whether you’re currently in a leadership role or simply curious about the evolving landscape of technology leadership, you’re warmly invited to join the discussion.

What to expect:
Raj Fowler, Director of Engineering at Skipton Building Society, will share how Skipton is reimagining the way technology delivers value. Drawing on hands-on experience building and scaling product and platform teams at BAE Systems and advising global enterprises during his time at SourcedGroup and AWS, Raj will explore how Skipton is evolving towards a product and platform operating model designed to unlock flow, improve quality, and accelerate value delivery.
This open conversation will connect the dots between Skipton’s purpose, to build a better society, and the practical steps being taken to enable happier members, healthier operations, and a stronger business.
Expect insights into how the organisation is reshaping its business, operating, and capability models to thrive in a fast-changing world, while staying true to its mutual values.
Join us for a candid discussion about what it really takes as a Software Engineering Leader to move from intent to impact, and why building the right foundations matters as much as building the right products.
Hear how Raj has brought together product, engineering, and domain experts to unlock flow, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.
🗓️ Event Schedule:
6:00 PM – Arrival, food, drinks & networking
6:30 PM – Main session with Raj
7:30 PM onwards – Q&A followed by post-event social at Headrow House. for those who want to continue the conversation
🍕 Food and refreshments will be provided, so please make sure to RSVP via the link in the comments below or the Eventbrite.
🙏 Special thanks to Kasia Newbould & Wizu Workspace for generously hosting us from our fantastic offices above Leeds Kirkgate Market.
We can't wait to see you on Thursday the 29th January 2026 🙌🏻
Numbers are limited for this one so please RSVP now to guarantee your space.
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